7 Garden Designs
Seven designs are based on a garden size of 15 metres x 9 metres and have been designed for different aspects (e.g. north-, south-, east- and west-facing gardens) and include garden plans illustrating a variety of features, such as patios and seating areas. While the designs highlight where to situate these features in order to make the most of the available sun in your garden, you don’t have to invest in hard landscaping projects to create your own dream garden. The planting plans will help you develop your existing space to create a similar look and feel to your favourite garden design.
The Entertainer’s Garden
Designer: Linda McKeown
This east-facing garden provides flexible spaces for easy entertaining. This plan guides you on how to advantage of a garden’s easterly aspect by including a patio space where owners can enjoy early morning sun, a sunken patio with dining table that offers an enclosed space for entertaining throughout the day, and a raised platform at the back of the garden that provides a casual space to relax long into the evening.
- A casual space to relax
- Naturalistic planting
The Nature Enthusiast’s Garden
Designer: Jane McCorkell
Nature enthusiasts of all ages will love this south-west facing garden that is a haven for wildlife. The garden is planted in Jane’s signature natural, organic style, with a wildflower grass area and pollinator-friendly flowers. The shrubs and flowers have been selected to encourage birds, bees and other insects making this space a haven for nature lovers.
- South West facing
- Haven for wildlife
- Suits all ages
The Family Friendly Garden
Designer: Maeve O'Neill
This south-facing garden is designed to grow with your children. There are many practical things to consider when planning a garden for a family with small children. The space has to work for the parents as well as the kids and it needs to adapt as the children grow up and this garden ticks all of those boxes.
- South facing
- Encourages pollinators and wildlife
- Family friendly
